I just replaced the exhaust manifold on my 2010 Chevy Equinox, 2.4L. The old one was cracked. Now I'm getting a burning smell coming from the back of the engine.
Parts I replaced besides the exhaust manifold:
- O2 sensor replaced
- cleaned throttle body
- replaced a metal ring gasket between the manifold and catalytic converter.
Would any of these things cause the smell?
I also bought, but forgot to replace, the exhaust manifold gasket between it and the engine. You can't see it which is why I forgot about it, and the part was in a box. I didn't realize it until I was about 5 minutes done with the job. Doh!
Any thoughts? Is this something that is likely to resolve itself (new O2 sensor burning in, etc.)? Should I just check to make sure all the bolts are tight on the manifold (that would only take about a half hour).
If I had to do the whole job again it would probably be about 2 hours now that I know what I'm doing and things won't be quite as tight as they were from the factory.
Parts I replaced besides the exhaust manifold:
- O2 sensor replaced
- cleaned throttle body
- replaced a metal ring gasket between the manifold and catalytic converter.
Would any of these things cause the smell?
I also bought, but forgot to replace, the exhaust manifold gasket between it and the engine. You can't see it which is why I forgot about it, and the part was in a box. I didn't realize it until I was about 5 minutes done with the job. Doh!
Any thoughts? Is this something that is likely to resolve itself (new O2 sensor burning in, etc.)? Should I just check to make sure all the bolts are tight on the manifold (that would only take about a half hour).
If I had to do the whole job again it would probably be about 2 hours now that I know what I'm doing and things won't be quite as tight as they were from the factory.